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and the hangings of the court, and the screen for the door of the court, which is by the tent, and by the altar round about, and the cords of it for all the service of it.

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A Precise Division of Labor

Commentators highlight a subtle but important detail regarding "the cords of it." While the verse lists items for the outer court, most scholars argue these specific cords belonged to the main tabernacle tent, not the court. This responsibility was given to the Gershonites, while another family handled the court's cords. This shows God's meticulous organization and the specific roles assigned to each family.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Numbers 3:26

18th Century

Theologian

the cords ... the service thereof - that is, of the tabernacle, not of the hangings of the court, for these, with their cords and other fitt…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 3:26

19th Century

Bishop

And the hangings of the court ... — See Exodus 27:9 and Note.

And the cords of it for all the service t…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 3:26

17th Century

Pastor

And the hangings of the court
Which formed the great open court that encompassed the tabernacle, and was a hundred c…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 3:14–39

17th Century

Minister

The Levites were in three classes according to the sons of Levi���Gershon, Kohath, and Merari���and these were subdivided into families. The descen…